Life, 1913-04-03 · page 4 of 52
Life — April 3, 1913 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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This page satirizes the women's suffrage debate through a chaotic cartoon depicting figures literally fighting over the issue. The central image shows men and women in combat—some wielding clubs and weapons—labeled "Wife," "Sister," and "Husband," suggesting domestic conflict ignited by suffrage advocacy. The cartoon's violence illustrates how contentious the suffrage question had become in American households and society. The question "Do You Believe in Woman Suffrage?" frames this as a divisive issue splitting families and communities. The page also advertises upcoming LIFE content (Globe-Trotters' Number, Bride's Number, etc.) and solicits pro-suffrage submissions for a special issue, indicating LIFE's editorial support for women's voting rights while mocking the heated rhetoric surrounding it.
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Do You Believe in Woman Suffrage ? The Pro-Suffrage Number of LIFE is coming. In it those who believe in Woman Suf- frage will have an opportunity to state their case. Ali pic- tures and manuscripts for this Coming: number should be addressed Globe-Trotters’ Number to the Editor of LIFE. Bride’s Number Hoodoo Number Suburban Number If you think you can stand LIFE Humorous Number (may be) regularly for three months send one dollar and fill out the coupon. Many people thinkit pays todo P this. Wedon’t =“ insist up- 7 * ry. on it. a MINtATURE LIFE No, 2 Is almost ready. Send your name and address and a two- LIFE, 17 West 31, New York 3 cent stamp and we will send you a copy. Z Enclosed find One Dollar (Ca 7 _nadian $1.1 /° Foreign $1.26). / Send LIFE. for three months to One Year $5.00. (Canadian $5.52, Foreign $6.04.) comicbooks.com